United States
36.8440°, -111.7440°
2000
1186
Vermilion Cliffs National Monument protects a spectacular landscape of towering sandstone cliffs, slot canyons, and pristine wilderness in northern Arizona. The monument is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and encompasses part of the Colorado Plateau's dramatic geological formations. It serves as critical habitat for the endangered California condor and offers world-class hiking opportunities including access to famous locations like The Wave. The area showcases millions of years of geological history through its colorful rock layers and unique desert ecosystem.